OBITUARIES

Michael Gibbens

Mar 2, 2020

Michael Elmore Morgan Gibbens, son of the late Elmore Morgan Gibbens and Margaret Mulligan Gibbens died peacefully on March 2, 2020 at the age of 63. He is survived by his daughter, Morgan Leigh Gibbens, and his five siblings, Margaret Gibbens Handy, Susan Gibbens Fish (Ronald), Jeanne Gibbens Cook (Craig), Patrick Charles Gibbens, and Thomas Benton Gibbens (Leslye). He...

Donna Hasty

Mar 2, 2020

Donna L. Hasty, age 85, passed away on March 2, 2020 at her home in Vancleave, Mississippi. Graveside services will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Lucedale, Mississippi. RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 13872 Lemoyne Blvd. in West Jackson County is serving the family. www.riemannfamily.com

Lester Pierce

Mar 2, 2020

Lester E. Pierce, age 88, of Helena, passed away on March 2, 2020.  The RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, West Jackson County, is serving the family.

Anne Rousseau

Mar 2, 2020

Anne Rousseau, age 91, of Vancleave, formerly of Macon, GA, passed away on March 2, 2020. She was preceded in death by her children, Jeanie Knight, Charles Willis, and Elaine Baxter; her husband, Edward H. Rousseau; a sister, Mildred Gay; and a brother, Jake Connor. Survivors include her children, Joe Baxter (Barbara), Victor Baxter, Bruce Baxter and Mark Rousseau;...

Clydell Sinks

Mar 1, 2020

Clydell Sinks, age 70 of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020.

RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, is serving the family.

Bobbie Neciase

Mar 1, 2020

Bobbie F. Necaise, age 79, of Gulfport, passed away on March 1, 2020.  The RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport, is serving the family

Thomas Dana

Mar 1, 2020

Thomas Finlay Dana of Gulfport, MS, died peacefully on March 1, 2020 after a long assault by Parkinson's disease.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Caleb Henry Dana and Alice Finlay Dana; and by his wife and partner, Sue Ann Dana.

He is survived by his daughter, Genya Vera Dana (Daniel McConville); and...

Evelyn Bailey

Mar 1, 2020

Evelyn Boudreaux Bailey, age 89 of Gulfport, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020.  She was formerly of Gretna, Louisiana.

She was preceded in death by her father, Delmar Boudreaux, Sr.; her mother, Viola Babin Boudreaux; her brother, Delmar Boudreaux, Jr.; and her sisters, Betty B. Palmer, Gail B. Barcelona, and Lorraine B. Johnson.

Evelyn...

Hazel Spataro

Feb 29, 2020

Hazel Smith Spataro, age 96, of Gulfport, passed away on February 29, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husbands, James “Pat” Smith and Phillip Spataro; and a daughter, Annette Trapp. Survivors include her daughter, Patty Smith; 4 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren; several brothers and sisters; and other relatives and friends. She was born in Poplarville and moved...

Jennifer Reis

Feb 29, 2020

Jennifer Leigh Alvarado Reis, age 40 of Biloxi, passed away February 29, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Terrance “Terry” Alverado and Mary Kathleen “Kathy” Ashford.

Jennifer is survived by her children, Blake Sprouse (Jessalynn) and Caden Sprouse all of Diamondhead; her siblings, Deanna Gipson (Brian) of Sanford, NC, Scott Ruzicka (DeAunna)...

Janis Hoffmann

Feb 28, 2020

Janis Patsy Segui Hoffmann, age 82 of Diamondhead MS, a native of New Orleans, passed away on February 28, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her parents Nettie and Wilfred Segui and recently her husband Ferdinand Hoffmann Jr.(Whitey).

Janis is survived by her daughter Terri Hoffmann (Kevin Messina), nieces and nephews, and several other...

Linda Davis

Feb 28, 2020

Linda Rae Davis, age 68, of Biloxi, passed away on February 28, 2020, in Gulfport, Mississippi. She was a graduate of Gulfport High School and a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lee Hancock and Evelyn Rae Martin Hancock; and her husband and soulmate Richard “Doug” Davis....

Marion Walker, Jr.

Feb 28, 2020

Marion Read Walker, Jr, 86, died Friday, February 28, 2020 in Granbury, Texas.

He leaves his wife of 63 years, Ellen Pearce Walker; his oldest son, Andy Walker (Nicky Lee); his daughter, Rachel Raines (Nickey); his youngest son, Travis Walker (Scott Clark); three grandsons: Read Raines (Alexia Gyure), Pearce Raines and Anthony Walker; his brothers Jesse Walker...

Zina Lillard

Feb 27, 2020

Zina Manera Lillard, age 93, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020 in Gulfport. Zina was born 18 September 1926, and grew up the middle of 7 children of hard working first generation Italian immigrants in Milwaukee, WI. She became a Registered Nurse, the wife and faithful partner of the late Rev. Bob Lillard in 60 years of marriage,...

Mary R. Bowes

Feb 27, 2020

Mary Lillian “Toot” Romero Bowes, 92, died at home in Long Beach, Mississippi, on the morning of February 27, 2020. She was born on April 16, 1927, to French-speaking parents at their home on Fleitas Avenue in Pass Christian. Her mother, Anna Hebert Romero, and her father, Alpha Romero, were natives of Acadiana, from Maurice, Louisiana. In 1947, she...

Eddy McHugh

Feb 27, 2020

Eddy McHugh, age 91, passed away on February 27, 2020, at her home in Gulfport, MS. At her request there will be no funeral service. Eddy began her lifelong career as a nurse after graduating from Mercy Hospital-Street Memorial School of Nursing in Vicksburg, MS. She then moved to Meridian, MS, to start her family and a nursing career....

Terri Walker

Feb 27, 2020

Terri Ellen Walker, age 47, of Gulfport, Mississippi, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2020 in Gulfport.

Terri was born in Franklinton, Louisiana on April 8, 1972 to Margaret Sullivan and Dudley Sullivan. She has been a resident of Gulfport and had attended MS Gulf Coast Community College. She was the #1 fan of the New Orleans...

Rose Shaffer

Feb 26, 2020

Rose Marie Shaffer, age 81, of Perkinston, passed away on February 26, 2020. She was preceded in death by 2 sons, Edgar Lee Bane (Christina Bane) and Richard Neil Bane; 2 grandsons, Carl Bane and Edgar Bane. Jr.; and her parents, Willie and Margie Holliman. Survivors include her children, Janice Hess (Jergen), John Earl Bane, Donald Shaffer (Gila), Nancy Nichols...

Dennis Stabiler

Feb 26, 2020

Dennis Ray Stabiler, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020.  He was a native of Baton Rouge, and a longtime resident of Gulfport.

Dennis was preceded in death by his wife, Sheila Stabiler; his parents, Rosario and Vera Stabiler; and his brothers, Donald Stabiler and Warren Stabiler.

He is survived by his children,...

Edgel Lester

Feb 25, 2020

Edgel L. Lester, age 85 of Woolmarket, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2020.

Edgel was born in Baileysville, WV and served in the United States Air Force for 9 years until he received a medical discharge.  He worked at General Motors on the engine assembly line in Flint, MI for 13 years.

He was...